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Dull pushing pain on top right side of head every few minutes, now sore to touch?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pain: you may have an abrasion or irritation of the scalp. You could also have a minor infection like a cellulitis. If it persists let a doctor have a look at it

Answered 3/17/2018

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